Municipal Oregon

City of Eugene - (OR)

48min
SAIDI 2023
0.38
SAIFI 2023
98,716
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of Eugene - (OR) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Oregon under EIA identifier 6022. It reports service to approximately 98,716 customer accounts and generated about $0.23 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 20 ZIP codes. As a municipal utility, it is typically governed by a local board or city council and is exempt from federal income tax.

In 2023, the average City of Eugene - (OR) customer experienced 48.4 minutes of power interruptions — a metric called SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index). That places this utility well below the 120–180 minute national benchmark, signaling strong grid hardening and fast restoration practices. SAIFI — the average number of outage events per customer — was 0.38 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 0 distinct interruptions that year. Excluding major event days (hurricanes, ice storms), SAIDI drops to 48.4 minutes — the gap between that figure and the headline 48.4 reveals how much weather, not day-to-day infrastructure, drove outages.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for City of Eugene - (OR), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 41.5 to 48.4 minutes, which may reflect either worsening weather exposure or delayed grid modernization. All figures on this page come directly from EIA Form 861, the federal annual electric power industry survey, with service territory ZIPs sourced from OpenEI — you can cross-reference them with your own utility bill or use them when comparing providers before relocating.

SAIDI

48 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

0.38 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

98,716

Served in Oregon

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 12.1%

48 minutes per customer per year

City of Eugene - (OR) SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

48 SAIDI48 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI48SAIDI

Excellent

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 41.5 41.5 0.320 94,968
2021 46.1 46.1 0.330 96,147
2022 61.6 61.6 0.470 98,641
2023 48.4 48.4 0.380 100,752

SAIDI nMED = SAIDI without major event days. Source: EIA Form 861.

Service Area

City of Eugene - (OR) serves 20 ZIP codes in Oregon.

9734597401974029740397404974059740897413974269743197438974409745297454974559747797478974889748997759

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of Eugene - (OR)?

City of Eugene - (OR) had a SAIDI of 48.4 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 48 minutes of outages that year. This is below the national average, indicating above-average reliability.

What type of utility is City of Eugene - (OR)?

City of Eugene - (OR) is classified as a Municipal serving Oregon. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of Eugene - (OR)?

SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) measures the average total minutes per year that a customer of City of Eugene - (OR) experiences power outages. A lower SAIDI indicates better reliability. The national average is roughly 120-180 minutes per year, so comparing City of Eugene - (OR)'s SAIDI to that benchmark shows whether this utility is above or below average.

How many customers does City of Eugene - (OR) serve?

City of Eugene - (OR) serves approximately 98,716 customers in Oregon. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of Eugene - (OR)'s reliability changed over time?

City of Eugene - (OR) has 4 years of reliability data (2020-2023). SAIDI has remained relatively stable over this period. Review the trend table above for year-by-year detail.

What is SAIDI without major event days?

SAIDI "without major event days" (SAIDI nMED) excludes outages caused by hurricanes, ice storms, and other catastrophic weather events. It better reflects day-to-day infrastructure reliability rather than vulnerability to extreme weather. Both standard SAIDI and SAIDI nMED are shown in the reliability trend table above.

Utility Profile

Type
Municipal
State
Oregon
Customers
98,716
Annual Revenue
$0.23B
EIA ID
6022
Data Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Form 861 annual electric power industry survey. ZIP service territory from OpenEI.

Related

Data sourced from official EIA reliability statistics and OpenEI utility rate database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainUtility Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Form 861. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.